The best gap year for you, based on your star sign

Your gap year can change the course of your life (no pressure there then); it's an important choice. Our tarot reader consults the stars for the options that would best suit your personality.

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1ARIES - Interrailing Around Europe

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You'rea natural explorer and need new horizons to head for, so that your fiery Aries energy has a focus (otherwise you CAN get into trouble...). Entering new territory every other day and trying out lots of different places and cultures will satisfy your natural wanderlust and maybe even give you a firmer idea of the place in the world with your name written on it. Time on the train, in between adventures, will also force you to reflect on what you've experienced and plan for what comes next (both of which you're prone to skipping past).

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2TAURUS - An Asian Culinary Tour

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Taureans are sensual creatures, fascinated by the physical world and its pleasures. Food ranks highly. So, go for a theme you KNOW you'll love and explore the culinary (and, by default, the cultural) breadth of Asia. Facing such a vast area with such a tight, clear purpose will give you the confidence to travel further and broader than you thought possible. And what delights await... Japanese sushi, Chinese dim sum, Singaporean chili crab. The treats, recipes and tastes you'll experience will stay with you for life. Food IS life.

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3GEMINI - Head To Never Never Land

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If you could, you would (head to Never Never Land that is) because Gemini are the zodiac's Peter Pans. You're never more than one step away from your childhood self, which is (believe me) a gift rather than a curse.Indulge this unique ability with a gap year at Disney! They take on international students and provide roles in attractions and operations, merchandise, hospitality, lifeguarding, recreation, and entertainment. Variety in other words, which is another one of your needs. Head to where the magic happens, Gemini, and maybe you'll discover it's a place that you belong.

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4CANCER - Au Pairing On A Cruise Ship

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This kind of opportunity would tick two very important boxes for Cancerians. Firstly, being at sea. Cancerians are ruled by the moon and drawn to the ocean by this mysterious and powerful connection. Living and working at sea would be a new, and maybe life-changing, experience. Secondly, being part of a family. Cancerians are compassionate, kind and caring people and the role of au pair would feel natural and easy. Whilst you're being 'out there' in terms of exploring and seeing the world, you're keeping something of a 'home comfort' with you by looking after a family. Heart and mind fulfilled.

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5LEO - Festival Fever

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There's a fascination with show business and the stage within ALL Leos, even the quiet ones. If anyone was going to run away and join the circus it'd be you guys (and, in fact, why not?). A season of working your way around the hottest festivals on the circuit would provide some structure and direction to what is (let's face it) a pretty hedonistic adventure. Hell, you're an hedonistic person, and when else are you going to get the opportunity to let loose and indulge that wild side?

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6VIRGO - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

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Wooosah Virgo, you're hard on yourself sometimes and that self critical judgmental side of you can do damage. On the other hand, this perfectionism and clear-eyed ability to explain the world makes you a great teacher. Make the most of this skill, and help release yourself from your inner critic, in one fell swoop by teaching English, somewhere like Laos. The peaceful, cerebral atmosphere will suit you, and it's highly likely that you may learn as much from your pupils as they do from you.

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7LIBRA - Around The World

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Libra, with your cool intellect, desire to experience every option and charming people skills, I set YOU the challenge of the 'round-the-world' trip. Touching base on every continent, if humanly possible (it is), so that you feel you've not forgone any opportunity (your worst nightmare!) and have put your high-powered organisation and analytical skills to an ultimate test. If anyone can rise to the, simple but vast, challenge of getting themselves round the world, by hook or crook, it's you.

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8SCORPIO - Wildlife Volunteer

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You're not scared of extreme environments or demands, Scorpio, and have a fierce need to protect the underdogs of this world. So, go where they need you. Somewhere like Borneo where you can help defend and nurture the endangered wild orangutan, elephant or bear population. Borneo is a tropical island that belongs to three different countries (Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei) and is absolutely flourishing with wildlife.

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9SAGITTARIUS - The Great Outdoors

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It's where Sagittarians belong, and Australia is the epitome of it. Getting a gig working on a real-live ranch would absolutely feed your desire for freedom, open space and, importantly, being physical and doing something which tires your body and puts that boundless energy of yours to practical use. Sagittarians often have a unique connection with horses, too, so this work will come more naturally to you than you'd think. And, after your stint, you get to explore a country FULL of gorgeous beaches, party cities and opportunity. Nirvana.

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10CAPRICORN - Head For The Hills

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Be it a sponsored Everest attempt, a chalet hosting opportunity, or a ski instructor role; head for the hills and mountains of this world, Capricorn. Your innate and hardwired personality is built on the concept of climbing. Your spirit animal is a goat, residing on the mountain, diligently and patiently working its way upwards to improve its position and survival chances. Getting up high does things to you, it's your natural habitat, and spending a good amount of time in this environment, with a vista of the world, will help you see clearly what it is you want to do with your life, I promise.

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11AQUARIUS - Antarctica Exploration

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Antarctica is the world's 7th continent and is so remote from us that it may as well be another planet. A magnificent, unforgiving place as untouched by humans as anywhere in this world. That suits you perfectly Aquarius. 'Otherworldly' could be your middle name! There are rare, but varied, opportunities to volunteer here - ranging from research to fund raising to conservation to basic duties on stations based out in the wild. It's not the easiest gig, but you're not fazed by that. In fact, its inaccessibility and un-inhabitedness turns you on.

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12PISCES - Marine Conservation

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Pisceans are drawn to the ocean and often feel strongly about its current fate and the problems we've created for our marine planetary co-habitants. Go get involved, Pisces, and do your bit to help save the world's oceanic life. There are opportunities on nearly every continent so, whatever your budget or ambition, there's something relevant. Saving turtles, protecting the coral reefs, collecting bio samples, researching whales or dolphins etc. It's literally a whole new world, and one where you'll naturally feel at home.

* For a personal tarot reading about you and your life, visit Kerry's TarotBella page

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